Our Fast 5s -- first impressions from CHFA Expo East

Fast 5s: Favourite first finds from the 2015 CHFA Expo East!

The thing with the CHFA Expo East show is that you really cannot cover the entire thing in two days and try everything there is to try. You just can't -- even when you preview the book and think you have a strategy.

That said, we always like to do a Fast 5 list each year, just to capture our first impressions. Bear in mind that this doesn't include the items that we weren't able to try until we got home (and still haven't tried everything, see the photo above for the samples Gisela brought back alone), but it's still the things that stood out from the show floor.

From Gisela

I picked five items from the floor based on my experience of them, not the stories, which it seems the other reviewers are factoring into their decisions (they are listed in alphabetical order):

Oh, so much coveting, but by the time I got around to their booth, they had sold out completely. This is a perfect set of portable beverage bottles, whether you just want the basic (BPA/BPS-free) plastic bottle, the insulated bottle, the glass insulated version, or the inserts that make it possible to diffuse fruits or teas, this set retails for $22 -- and I am on the lookout for mine.

I have a soda siphon and I love trying different syrups -- mainly ones that I make myself. These are just lovely and easy to keep on hand for those times people just stop by or for making mix for parties.

saffron2020 helps with eye diseases and preventionI like the testimonials and money back guarantee

Moov Cosmetics (video)natural nail polish that is 100% vegan, the first nail lacquer to combine luxury ingredients, vegan and cruelty-free standards, a UV inhibitor, and a 7-free philosophy with beautiful travel-inspired colours. products named after their travel destination as flight attendants

Wild Brine variety of fermented sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles with various flavors. (video)the taste is good with much less vinegar, and I like the innovation with new products here.